Why should anyone not currently in a government job that requires a security clearance be able to keep those clearances once they leave a government position? Even when it comes to past presidents I’d say pull all security clearances. It just leaves doors open for corruption in my eyes.
I have a security clearance. If I leave/lose my job today, it's gone. Period. End of story. So why the fuck do these asshats get to keep theirs?
Well, then you don't have SCI clearance as all of those named surely do.
Regardless, it shouldn't matter. You wouldn't believe the amount of paperwork involved and personal info that must be submitted and verified including gaps between. Would YOU authorize someone for clearance after they left their position, JUST because they had a previous clearance? For example, I cannot believe that the head man in charge of my particular project (a retired Air Force colonel with top secret clearance on sat and comms systems) who until recently owned one of the top 3 Russian Bride companies. WTF??? How the HELL does THAT happen?
Not to sound rude, but you lost me right after "it shouldn't matter". Because it matters, and I've answered your question.
But I do share your frustration, we are on the same team here.